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Hi, any bros here bought any good n budget study table for your kid??? Kids keep growing taller so table n chair height doesn't match I ever saw some tables can be tilt to any angle??? Any nice suggestions from bros here Pls enlighten tks in advance
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Just met my former Pri school classmate after 30 years
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AEB systems halve rear-end accidents, study shows
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WASHINGTON: The Milky Way contains at least 17 billion planets the size of Earth, and likely many more, according to a study out Monday that raises the chances of discovering a sister planet to ours. Astronomers using NASA's Kepler spacecraft found that about 17 per cent of stars in our galaxy have a planet about the size of Earth in a close orbit. The Milky Way is known to host about 100 billion stars, meaning that about one of every six has an Earth-sized planet around it. The finding does not mean that all those planets beyond our solar system, or exoplanets, could be habitable, though it increases the chances of finding planets similar to Earth. In order to host life, and allow water to flow in liquid form, a planet must be at a distance from its star that allows surface temperatures to be neither too hot nor too cold. The Kepler craft detected possible exoplanets when they passed in front of their star, creating a mini-eclipse that dims the star slightly. During the first 16 months of the survey, Kepler identified about 2,400 candidates. Francois Fressin, of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and his colleagues used the results to determine which signals were true and to list the exoplanets by size. They found that 17 percent of stars have a planet 0.8 to 1.25 times the size of Earth in an orbit of 85 days or less. About a fourth of stars have a super Earth (1.25 to twice the size of Earth) in an orbit of 150 days or less, with a same fraction having a mini Neptune (two to four times Earth) in orbits up to 250 days long. Larger planets are a much rarer occurrence. Only about three percent of stars have a large Neptune (four to six times Earth) and only five percent have a gas giant (six to 22 times Earth) in an orbit of 400 days or less. The researchers presented the analysis at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Long Beach, California. Separately, NASA's Kepler mission announced it had discovered 461 new possible planets. Four of them are less than twice the size of Earth and orbit their sun's "habitable zone," where liquid water might exist on the planet's surface and thus make life possible. The findings, based on observations conducted from May 2009 to March 2011, showed the number of smaller-size planet candidates and the number of stars with more than one candidate steadily rising. -AFP/ac
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this must be the dumbest doctor i've ever seen. Cambridge no less. but I think that there's probably that this is not the whole story.... i wonder what juicy story is behind it. kinda reminds me of the case of the president scholar that got court martial and discharged from SAF.
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Did anyone here get invited to do this study? Just surprised to get this "invite" in the mail, hope I did not do something wrong . Curious to know how people get chosen for this. Any ideas?
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http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/01/13/youll-never-guess-what-these-chinese-students-are-lining-up-for/ You’ll never guess what these Chinese students are lining up for! Hayashi 'Fang' Hougi6 hours ago 0 Ever since Mr. Sato returned from his annual overnight vigil to obtain an Apple Lucky Bag, we learned that humans are able to withstand adverse conditions in queues driven solely by their utmost desire for something. Just look at these Apple lovers who braved snowfor their favorite brand! So when you see these students in China lining up, we bet your guess is that they are getting $1 TVs…or concert tickets for the latest K-pop star…or perhaps a free iPhone. The answer, however, is none of the above; these students are in fact lining up to… …get into the library! What you see are students from the Nanjing University of Finance and Economics queuing up, not for free food or a sale, but to get a spot in the library so they can study for their finals! The pictures were taken at about 7:40 AM and the diligent crowd has formed into long, snaking lines leading to the doors of the library. Note that in Nanjing the temperature drops to 2℃ (35°F) and the grass and leaves around the building were all covered in frost. As the final exams draw near, many students find themselves most productive when studying in the warm library. In order to meet student demands, the school has extended library hours and also dispatched staff members to manage the lines so that students can waste no time in getting into the library in an orderly fashion. As someone whose primary activity in the library has always been napping, I am starting to feel a little ashamed of myself for not studying harder. Maybe it’s time I hit up my school library which doesn’t require freezing in a queue to get into. Did this inspire you to work just a little harder?
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http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/26446041/women-prefer-men-with-big-bellies Many here can be happy liao hahaha... Im not happy, im one of those 3 out of 4.. damn.. hahaha...
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This is related to the other thread, but since it was locked, I started this new one. http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2695744-prc-mistress-kena-caught/ http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/study-mama-confesses-affairs-i-did-it-easier-life
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According to a new study conducted by marketing research firm Harris Poll, most women think that men with fast or exotic cars are arrogant -- or worse, that they're insecure and compensating for their shortcomings. If you're looking for attention from the opposite sex, you should probably re-think your game plan. Harris' study was conducted online in March, fielding answers from 2,167 American men and women 18 and older. The survey didn't uncover anything especially interesting about men's opinions, although 38 percent said that women who drove fast cars were likely show-offs, and a small number -- six percent -- suspected those women were "emotional" (whatever that means). Among women, however, the findings were far clearer: 56 percent of women say that men who own exotic or fast cars are arrogant, and 17 percent see them as insecure. 48 percent say that a car is a reflection of a man's economic status. 46 percent say that a car reflects a man's image of himself. 32 percent say that a car can reveal what kind of family man a guy will be. In other words, among women looking for long-term relationships, a Lexus sedan may score you more points than a Lotus roadster. According to Lawrence Cervantes at AnastasiaDate (the site that commissioned the study), "It's no surprise that men fantasize about driving an exotic car with a beautiful woman in the passenger seat, but this new data proves that fantasy is better left for a weekend with the guys. When it comes to dating, women want a grounded man, and his car is a clear reflection of this." This shouldn't be terribly shocking. Several previous studies have shown that women tend to prefer frugal cars and that they're not drawn to high-end rides (except Porsches, for some reason). That said, we know that old habits die hard, and for some of you, giving up the hod rod simply isn't an option. If you insist on being "that guy", Harris offers a sliver of hope, because there are a handful of women who will be turned on by your car. According to the poll: 21 percent of women say that they've found a man more attractive once they've seen the kind of car that he drives. 10 percent say that they would date an unattractive guy if he had an exotic car. Those small numbers mean that the pickings will be slim, though, and the competition may be fierce. What do you think?
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Despite the Government's push to get more motorists to switch to public transport, the car is still their preferred choice, a new study has found. Even if a commuter lives within a 10-minute walk of a train station, his average train usage drops by 15 per cent when he has access to a car, researchers found. Younger respondents also said they preferred driving, even during peak hours. Some 37 per cent of 16- to 24-year-olds indicated they prefer cars, compared to 26 per cent of commuters aged 35 to 54 and 18 per cent of those aged 55 and above. During off-peak travel, the figures were higher - to 43 per cent, 32 per cent and 21 per cent respectively. Even though most respondents recognised that cars are the main culprits of congestion, they would not be willing to ditch their vehicles. These were among key findings of a study of 1,500 people carried out between July 2012 and last month by Dr Pallab Saha of the National University of Singapore in collaboration with the Land Transport Authority. The findings were shared with delegates at the inaugural Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition yesterday. Dr Saha said people here are still too reliant on cars, despite the Government's efforts to beef up the public transport network and tighten vehicle ownership. Almost one in two Singapore households owns a car. "The car becomes aspirational because you've to pay (in excess of) tens of thousands of dollars for a car and the COE," said Dr Saha. "It is something that one can use to project social success." However the study also found that nearly two-thirds of motorists would take public transport if it becomes more costly to buy and use a car, and if there are fewer parking spaces. Eight in 10 said they are likely to make the switch if they are given accurate information of arrival and departure times at bus stops, more areas are accessible by bus and train routes, and public transport capacity is increased. Dr Saha said there is a need to change motorists' mindsets to wean them off their vehicles - like creating awareness of projects such as car-sharing schemes. He said these are "more about getting access to a car, not so much owning one". Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/car-still-preferred-choice-new-study-finds-20131008
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In recent and not so recent times, we've seen the famous Ferrari speeding, running the red lights and crashing into the taxi, we've seen a BMW 7 series parking at the exit of a parking lot, blocking other drivers from exiting, we've seen a Lexus crashing into another vehicle and running from the accident. Granted, there are still accidents caused by not so rich people, but it seems that the rich people are taking over the news with their antics. Why? Maybe this video can shed some light.
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Top & Bottom 10 of a study into engine reliability
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Exposure to car fumes may increase risk of autism in children
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Being exposed to high levels of air pollution from traffic may raise the risk of autism, according to a study done by Heather E. Volk, assistant professor of research at the University of Southern California. Autism is a diverse disorder marked by problems in communicating and interacting socially. The study analyzed data from 279 children with autism 245 children without the disease. It also made use of information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and did traffic modelling to find out the amount of traffic-related air pollution at each location where the children lived. Exposure to particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide was taken into consideration as well. According to Volk, children exposed to higher levels of traffic-related pollutants during pregnancy or during the first year of life were at increased risk of autism compared to children exposed to the lowest level. The link between pollution and autism is not certain. However, some pollutants have been shown to inhibit the activity of an important gene in early brain development. Expression of this gene has been found to be reduced in autistic brains. Air pollution can also cause inflammation, and that may play a role, Volk commented. Some families prefer to stay near the town center where bus terminal is located and car traffic is heavier for convenience sake. Perhaps it may not be such a good choice after all. -
...I will integrate into the country so well that no one else will know that I am from Singapore. Rather than me paying for my own studies in sg, with Vietnamese classmates on scholarship at the expense of taxpayers! Hope? What hope?
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Sleepy, drunken drivers equally dangerous: Study
Darthrevan posted a topic in General Car Discussion
Being sleepy behind the wheel is almost as bad as drinking and driving, suggests a new study from France. The study, published as a letter in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found that drivers who were either drunk or sleepy were at least twice as likely to be responsible for a vehicle accident compared to their well-rested or sober counterparts. Dr Christopher Drake, an associate scientist at the Henry Ford Hospital Sleep Disorders and Research Center in Detroit, said the findings do not change what was already known, but the study is still "interesting". "We know from experimental studies that just four hours of sleep loss will produce as much impairment as a six pack. If you have a whole night of sleep loss, that's equivalent to having a blood alcohol content of 0.19," Dr Drake, who was not involved with the new research, told Reuters Health. Under the direction of Dr Nicholas Moore at the Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Bordeaux in France, researchers analysed information from 679 drivers who were admitted to a hospital in southwest France for more than 24 hours because of a serious accident between 2007 and 2009. The researchers used information from driver questionnaires and police reports to determine what may have contributed to the accidents. Drivers reported what medications they were on, their alcohol use and how sleepy they had been before the crash. Patient files provided information on blood alcohol levels. The majority of the injured drivers were under 55 years old and men. Over half were on a motorcycle, about one-third of the drivers were in a car and 10 per cent were peddling a bicycle at the time of the accident. The police determined 355 of the drivers were responsible for their respective crash. From that, Moore and his colleagues found that being between the ages of 18 and 29 years old, driving a car, drinking alcohol and being sleepy were all tied to an increased risk of causing an accident. Surprisingly, taking medications that carry warnings about affecting a driver's abilities - one of the researchers' main focuses - was tied to a lower risk of causing an accident. Dr Moore told Reuters Health that may be because people taking those medications are more aware of their side effects. "Medicinal drugs might be an issue to keep an eye on and warn people about, but it's not the main issue," he said. One way for people to reduce their accident risk is to take a nap before they hit the road, according to Dr Moore. "Don't hesitate if you're tired to take a short nap or drink a few cups of coffee. And if you drink coffee, it will take some time to take effect," he said. Dr Drake added, however, that coffee's effectiveness can wear off over time. "Anytime you're feeling sleepy behind the wheel is a danger sign," he said. The standard techniques of turning on the air conditioner or blasting the radio only mask the signs of sleepiness - they don't make it go away. "They're good to get you to the next exit, but it's not going to get you home," Dr Drake said. There are some laws in the United States to punish sleepy drivers, but Dr Drake told Reuters Health they are hard to enforce unless someone gets into an accident. "It's very difficult. There is no breathalyser for sleepiness," he said. The study did have some limitations. Some of the questions are based on the patients' own reports, which may be subjective. Also, there is no way to know how many accidents sleepiness actually caused. Overall, Dr Moore said the best advice is, "don't drink and please sleep". "There is no substitute for sleep," said Dr Drake. Source: http://www.todayonline.com/Focus/Health/ED...angerous--Study & http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/T...ory_805380.html -
From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1202573/1/.html National Service a key indicator of integration: study By Imelda Saad | Posted: 21 May 2012 1012 hrs
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We all know the benefits of keeping our weight in the healthy range. These include lower risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. But now, there is another reason to do. A study has shown that obese people are statistically less likely to survive in a severe car accident. The study was conducted by Dr. Dietrich Jehle from the University of Buffalo studied over 155,000 severe crashes that were reported to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Dr Jehle computed each victim
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[extract] BMW was the best selling car brand in Singapore in 2011. Singaporeans
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Every website i go, i keep seeing this advertisement popping up, Spore really hard up for more FT. https://home-in-singapore.sg/Default.aspx?t...aign=Contextual
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It has been determined that the most used sexual position for married couples is the doggie position. The husband sits up and begs. The wife rolls over and plays dead.
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/fea...1185668/1/.html Upper class people more likely to cheat: study Posted: 28 February 2012 0447 hrs
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[extract] Conducted by Polk and AutoTrader.com, the 2012 New Luxury Vehicle Loyalty study examines the reasons why luxury car buyers stay loyal or switch to a competitor brand. The survey was conducted between September to November 2011 among 1485 American luxury car buyers from six high-end car manufacturers namely Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz.
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Bros, comments? From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/fea...1179919/1/.html The driving truth: women are better at parking, says study Posted: 30 January 2012 1951 hrs
